Black Eagles jets sit on the flight line as a US F-16 moves across the tarmac at the US Air Force’s Osan Air Base in Pyeongtaek. (Yonhap)
Black Eagles jets sit on the flight line as a US F-16 moves across the tarmac at the US Air Force’s Osan Air Base in Pyeongtaek. (Yonhap)
Vapor trails stream from a US Air Force F-16 as it performs an aerial maneuver during rehearsal flights at Osan Air Base. (Yonhap)
Vapor trails stream from a US Air Force F-16 as it performs an aerial maneuver during rehearsal flights at Osan Air Base. (Yonhap)

Osan Air Power Days kicked off Friday at Osan Air Base in Pyeongtaek, reopening to the public for the first time since 2019.

Running through Saturday, the two-day event showcases the strength of the US-South Korea alliance with joint aerial demonstrations and on-base exhibits.

A key highlight is the performance by the “Black Eagles,” the Republic of Korea Air Force’s elite aerobatic team. Flying eight black, white and gold T-50B “Golden Eagle” jets, the team has operated since 2013 as the 53rd Air Demonstration Group, based at Wonju Air Base. Each aircraft is equipped with white smoke generators for dramatic sky displays.

The US Air Force’s A-10 flies under cloudy skies during an aerial display at Osan Air Power Days 2025. (Yonhap)
The US Air Force’s A-10 flies under cloudy skies during an aerial display at Osan Air Power Days 2025. (Yonhap)
An A-10 attack aircraft stands on display on the wet flight line as visitors tour the air base. (Yonhap)
An A-10 attack aircraft stands on display on the wet flight line as visitors tour the air base. (Yonhap)

The event also features aerial demonstrations by US Air Force A-10 and F-16 aircraft, and interaction with American and Korean troops.

First held in 2007, the annual air show was paused due to COVID-19 and operational constraints. Unlike other Korean aerospace events, Osan Air Power Days takes place inside an active US military base, offering rare civilian access.

Entry is free, with gates open from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Air shows begin at 10:30 a.m. A shuttle bus runs from Seojeong-ri Station. Valid ID (passport or driver's license) is required for admission.


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